Uganda Quick Guide: How to Plan a Self-Drive Honeymoon

The Ugandan honeymoon isn’t your typical post-nuptial escape. It brings your heartstrings if you love wide-open gravel roads, dramatic landscapes, and intimate African wildlife encounters in the pearl Africa.

The Best Time to Visit Uganda.

The best time to visit Uganda really depends on what a person would prefer .For example, if one is interested in doing agro –based tourism; it’s important to come during rainy season. Concerning wildlife tours, since Uganda has pleasant tropical climate some activities may become ticker to do.

Uganda is the best country to plan a self drive for honeymoon that’s because the country doesn’t have much variation in temperatures year around.

In some places of Uganda like Kibale national park, Mount Elgon, Sipi falls, the best time to visit is during June to September or January to February.

Dry season

December to February

This is the best time for travelers; drier periods can be ideal for those looking to do outdoor activities in Uganda especially for honeymooners for example hiking, canoeing, trekking, game drive and many more. It’s important to note that during this time places are less crowded than traditional peaks of summer months.

This known to be the longest period with ideal conditions for some activities like gorilla tracking in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga National park .So if you can be flexible you would visit during this time.

Wet Season

September –November

During this time Uganda experiences mighty rainfalls, especially in the south-central and western region. The wet rainy season is characterized by lush green land scape and abundance of migratory birds  so bird lovers can have the best experience ever .During this time some roads can really become inaccessible.

Self driving  during your honeymoon in Uganda

Uganda‘s national parks have long distances from the capital city hardtop land cruiser in Uganda is good option for self drive honeymooners.

What to budget on Uganda self Drive Honey moon?

Your honeymoon costs will depend on the level of luxury, travel style, and different activities .Most regions of Uganda have different types of accommodations the Luxury, mid-range and budget comfortable for honeymooners. During the self drive honey moon expect to spend over 5000 USD per person. Kindly note that the costs above don’t include international flights.

Travel advice and tips for Uganda.

Safety-Uganda is the safest country in Africa.Howerver,stardard precautions apply so keep the valuables secure and isolated.

Knowledge-when you’re planning to have a Uganda Safari, you can’t ignore the help of local car hire companies. These locals know the safari scene inside and out better than tourists, and they’ll be able to point you in the direction of exotic animals and wildlife hotspots. So why not rely on local guides and tour operators who know the wilds inside and out?

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